Safeline Kids, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02C002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02C002000 by Safeline Kids, Inc.. Includes 3,522 affected units, SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - FAA LABEL COLOR, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: certain 2001 my sit 'n' stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible child restraint, model no. 2240, manufactured between april 1 and october 1, 2001. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the faa certification statement, "this restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft," is in yellow lettering instead of the required red lettering.

Corrective Action

Safeline kids will send corrected labels to known owners to be placed over the existing labels free of charge. owner notification began january 18, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact safeline kids at 800-829-1625.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02C002000

Manufacturer: Safeline Kids, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-01-04T00:00:00

Subject: Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - faa label color

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 3,522

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: certain 2001 my sit 'n' stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible child restraint, model no. 2240, manufactured between april 1 and october 1, 2001. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the faa certification statement, "this restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft," is in yellow lettering instead of the required red lettering.

Consequence Summary: This noncompliance could lead flight attendants to refuse to allow a parent/guardian to bring or use this product on an airplane, which could create a safety risk to the child.

Corrective Action: Safeline kids will send corrected labels to known owners to be placed over the existing labels free of charge. owner notification began january 18, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact safeline kids at 800-829-1625.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f696_9idm~5t37

NHTSA ID: 02C002000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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